Investment | 23 Dec 16
A ‘price haircut’ in prospect for funds in 2017
Prices on funds are predicted to fall during 2017, in the wake of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) investigation into quasi-active portfolios, says Danny Knight, director of multi-asset at Old Mutual International.
Investment | 23 Dec 16
Demographics and Trump’s policies to boost demand in 2017
Trump’s economic policies and a growing older population will give the world economy a boost in 2017 and beyond, says Aymeric Forest, head of global income for multi-assets at Schroders.
Middle East | 22 Dec 16
How advised assets outperform DIY financial planning
Those clients who benefit from having a financial adviser have better performing assets in their portfolios than those who go it alone, says John Astrup, savings and investment propositions manager, Zurich International Life, Middle East.
Middle East | 22 Dec 16
Are game-changing UAE regulations sinking in yet with advisers?
There will be a massive impact on the financial services industry if the UAE Insurance Authority’s proposed clampdown on fees and commissions comes into effect in 2017, says Philip Cernik, chief marketing officer of Friends Provident International.
Tax & Regulation | 16 Dec 16
Celebrities face HMRC £50m tax clawback on empty data centres
Millions of pounds in tax relief given to celebrities such as England footballer Wayne Rooney and British comedian Jimmy Carr is being clawed back by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).